Regions

Asia

Over the last three decades, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has engaged in programming and research across Asia, partnering global expertise with local solutions through combining efforts with a variety of partner organizations. Our efforts in Asia also showcase IFES’ excellence in inclusion and participation, with elements of youth, gender, persons with disabilities and underrepresented populations in portions of our work in countries such as Pakistan, Indonesia, Nepal, and Cambodia.

In the world’s largest democracy, India, the World Bank estimates that there as many 40 to 80 million persons with disabilities. The Election Commission of India (ECI) works to ensure their inclusion...

Sri Lanka’s upcoming local government election will introduce numerous changes to the electoral system. The public will need to be informed of these changes in a balanced, impartial and fair manner....